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ROBERT "Bob" SHELDON

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ROBERT SHELDON Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for ROBERT "Bob" SHELDON
Start: 2020-01-24T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church

ROBERT SHELDON "Bob"
Robert "Bob" Sheldon died peacefully in his sleep in Takoma Park, MD on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the age of 68. Robert was a loving father and brother. He is survived by his son Matthew Sheldon, daughter-in-law Avery Perryman Sheldon and ex-wife Martha Hoff, as well as his sister Frances Sheldon and husband David Dietzen. He was preceded in death by father Richard Charles Sheldon, mother Violet Twinum, and stepmother Jane Sheldon.Bob was an accomplished cyclist who sought out adventure on the saddle. He had many cycling adventures including riding across the US in 1977 and completing the Paris-Brest-Paris, a 1200 km European cycle race, in 2003. He especially loved to ride with his son Matthew in Colorado. He was an active and dedicated member of Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church and was a volunteer for various organizations such as Shepherd's Table, the Takoma Park Folk Festival, and the Takoma Foundation, where he served as a board member and spearheaded the Annual Beer Fest. During Matthew's school years, "Coach Bob" coached youth soccer, basketball, and baseball teams for 27 seasons, and served as Commissioner of the Youth Soccer League.There will be a celebration of Bob's life at 3 p.m., Friday, January 24 at the Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, Bethesda, MD. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Tinnitus Association or to Cedar Lane Universalist Unitarian Church, attention: Sanctuary for Rosa.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 23, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT SHELDON

15 Entries

Rachel Spiker

April 10, 2025

I´m so sorry for the family´s loss. Bob was a great coworker. Good natured, smart as a whip, sharp sense of humor, always reaching out to the new people to encourage them. I knew Bob since when I started at FERC in 2001. My condolences

Eva Rand

January 17, 2021

On the one year anniversary of Bob's passing, I am reminded of the passion that he often felt and brought to the issues, causes and people in his life. Bob and I connected on many levels, in part because we took to heart the ideals we saw being forged as college students in the late 1960's. Civil rights and anti-war protests, world peace, freedom of expression and incomparable music. He held on to those ideals and I think a part of him may have wanted to return to that chapter in his life as it was a time when events all around spoke to him and he felt at home. His ode to that era, a 60's-themed 60th birthday party, will long be remembered as a celebration of that personal freedom, music and passion, and that I saw expressed in so many ways during the years I knew him. I cherish the many memories I have of sharing our mutual love of cycling, around DC and MD, across the country, and in Europe. He left too soon.

Susan Hoechstetter

February 27, 2020

I met Bob in July last year and we shared music, movies, plays, conversations and meals together until just before his death. He biked many miles almost every day at the age of 68. He valued individuals in need and put his values to work with Rosa, Bob, and others. He was a good person. I am so sorry for his untimely death. And I appreciate the time we spent together.

Barbara McCann Bob Bloomfield

February 22, 2020

Bob was the person who rose up, unexpectedly, and became a pillar of support for my Bob, and myself. We both knew him from bicycling, and he was a regular at the Thursday evening Tenley rides where Bob and I met. When my Bob was diagnosed with cancer in 2015, Bob S stepped up to become one of six drivers who took him to his daily radiation treatments at NIH for six weeks. When that was over, he immediately volunteered to continue as driver to take Bob to get MRIs every two months, which involves waiting an hour or more during the procedure. He was always full of entertaining stories and he also had a way of looking at me directly and saying something definitively encouraging about how well my Bob was doing, usually when I most needed it.
Right now we are thinking of Bob, his family, and his many, many friends. We are so aware of the tear in the fabric of our lives left by his passing, and appreciate how much he made our lives better.

Rene Forsberg

February 5, 2020

I knew Bob through work and had the pleasure of his knowledge for many years before his retirement. He was always gracious and personable. He was truly missed by FERC staff when he left. May his next ride be the Golden Streets of Heaven.

Dick Wild

January 31, 2020

Matthew,
I always respected your Dad and enjoyed our friendly competitions in Takoma Park Soccer and Baseball and really enjoyed our "One Magical Season" wining that BCC Championship. God bless you and your entire family. He will be missed.

Mark Littman

January 27, 2020

Just learned of Bob's death. He was one of the original Sycamoron gang. I'm sorry for Matthew and Martha.

Edith Holleman

January 26, 2020

I met Bob when I first came to D.C. in the 1970s, was living in a group house, going to law school and commuting on a bicycle. Everyone in my house called him "Bicycle Bob," and so he has remained in my memory. Some years later, we reconnected through our children who were in the same grade and schools through high school. Bob was still riding his bicycle as was I, but his riding adventures were grand even though he had suffered a number of serious accidents. His community contributions and his joie de vivre were enormous. There was always a new challenge or trip planned.
Condolences to Matt, whom Bob loved and enjoyed so such.

Eva Rand

January 25, 2020

Bob was unique in so many ways. A wonderful story-teller, an avid and competitive cyclist, caring and compassionate towards those less fortunate. A friend to many. Whatever his interests, he did them with 150% effort, including his celebration of life. He will be missed by many.

Anne Petersen

January 24, 2020

January 24 2020
I remember Bob as a thoughtful and caring neighbor when he lived at Top of the Park. I am so glad to have known him.

Barb Warman

January 24, 2020

I only knew Bob a short time through the work of Sanctuary for Rosa. He impressed me as a very kind person and great role model for Rosa's kids. So sorry for your loss.

Wendy Whitfield

January 23, 2020

My deepest sympathy goes out to all the family. Indeed, I was shocked to hear of his passing and will remember him as the kind, nice, quiet person he was.

January 23, 2020

So very sorry to hear. My condolences and hoping that memories of good times past provide comfort during this period of transition.

Monique Watson

January 23, 2020

My sincerest condolences for your loss. I worked with Bob for several years. I enjoyed hearing his stories about his weekend cycling adventures or how he danced the night away. He lived his life fully and with joy.

January 23, 2020

I am so sorry to hear about Bob's death. My deepest condolences, Matt & Martha.
Deborah McGee Mifflin (KellyAnne's mom)

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